Non payment of council tax

• If you fall behind with your payments we'll send you a reminder. We'll ask you to bring your payments up-to-date within 7 days.
• If you don't do this you will lose the right to pay by instalments. We'll ask you to pay the full amount for the year, within 14 days.
• If you don't pay this amount within 14 days, we'll take further action. Sheriff Officers could become involved to collect the debt.
• you'll have to pay any expenses involved. This includes an extra 10% charge of the amount you owe.
• your bank account and/or earnings could be arrested. Deduction can also be made from your Income Support and/or Job Seeker's Allowance.
• deductions can also be taken from your benefit entitlement if you receive Income Based Employment and Support Allowance, Pension Credit, Income Support, Income Based Job Seeker's Allowance or Universal Credit.

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